Title: Copy of Land Indenture Agreement between John Love and Moses FiskArranger; Signer : John LoveAssignee : Moses Fisk, 1759-1843Signer; Transcriber : Andrew PattersonDate Created: 1831-12-06Abstract: This indenture agreement details the sale of 60,400 acres by John Love of Greene County, Tennessee to Moses Fisk of Overton County, Tennessee. The land was originally purchased by Love from Stockely Donelson in 1795. The indenture describes the land tracts involved in the sale. The document was registered and examined in Greene County, Tennessee on March 4, 1833 and in Jackson County on April 2, 1833. John M. Gipson, the Register of Jackson County, Tennessee, officially registered the document on March 8, 1855.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: County RecordsContributing Institution: Jackson County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003588add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: John W. Morton in Nasvhille, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : John W. MortonRecipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1887-12-20Abstract: John Morton writes Temple regarding his subscription to the "Tennessee Farmer", formerly "Spirit of the Farm."Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002503add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: John W. Morton in Nashville, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : John W. MortonRecipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1888-08-24Abstract: Morton writes regarding O.P. Temple`s recent subscription to the Farmers` Home Journal.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002526add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Receipt of One Hogshead of Tobacco, Purchased by E.C. Morrow & Bro. from Kendrick & Runyon Recipient : Kendrick & RunyonDate Created: 1898-07-27Abstract: This receipt is for the sale of one hogshead of tobacco by Kendrick & Runyon to E.C. Murrow & Co.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Dark Fire Tobacco CollectionContributing Institution: Customs House Museum and Cultural CenterURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003328add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Temple, M.S. in Walla Walla, Washington Territory to Temple, O.P.Author : M. S. TempleRecipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1880-08-09Abstract: M.S. Temple writes that he is leaving with a surveying party on the 12th for two months or more. Discusses weather, crops, timber, and outlook for agriculture and railroads in the Washington territory. Suggests Oliver make half-dozen speeches to get in Garfield`s favor, for "he believes in workers." Notes that he believes judges here not equal to East Tennessee lawyers.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000763add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: M.S. Temple in Greenville, Tennessee to O.P. Temple in Knoxville, TennesseeAuthor : Major Samuel Temple, 1816-1897Recipient : Oliver Perry Temple, 1820-1907Date Created: 1877-09-22Abstract: M.S. Temple comments on Broyle`s business and the prospective sale of farm to a Wisconsin man. The letter says that many northern people are migrating to the south.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: The O.P. Temple Papers, 1832-1909Contributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003450add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Horse and cart outside Hayes Fork School, Stewart County, TennesseeAssociated name : Mary Florence BettsDate Created: 1938 - 1948Abstract: A horse and cart outside a school in rural northern Stewart County, Tennessee. This land is now part of Fort Campbell.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Mary Florence Betts ScrapbookContributing Institution: Stewart County Public LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000000406add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Dark Fired Tobacco BuyersPhotographer : Matt KirkDate Created: 1920 - 1930Abstract: A large group of tobacco buyers is pictured at the 1936 opening of the Clarksville, Tennessee Loose Floor Warehouse.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Clarksville Montgomery County PhotographsContributing Institution: Austin Peay State UniversityURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002053add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: J.W. Rudolph and Brothers Loose Floor Tobacco WarehousePhotographer : Matt KirkDate Created: 1920 - 1930Abstract: The J.W. Rudolph and Brothers Loose Floor Tobacco Warehouse was located at the corner of Jefferson and First Streets in Clarksville, Tennessee.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Clarksville Montgomery County PhotographsContributing Institution: Austin Peay State UniversityURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002054add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Dark Fired Tobacco SortedPhotographer : Matt KirkDate Created: 1920 - 1930Abstract: Photograph of the tobacco market in Clarksville, Tennessee. The photograph shows the interior of a loose floor warehouse where tobacco is sorted and graded according to quality. A tobacco buyer in the background.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Clarksville Montgomery County PhotographsContributing Institution: Austin Peay State UniversityURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002052add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Dark Fired Tobacco GradedPhotographer : Matt KirkDate Created: 1920 - 1930Abstract: Dark fired tobacco is sorted in another loose floor warehouse and brought to this warehouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. The windows in this warehouse provided the ample source of light that was necessary to properly grade tobacco.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Clarksville Montgomery County PhotographsContributing Institution: Austin Peay State UniversityURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002051add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Bradley County corn and tomato club exhibitPhotographer : Melissa ByrdDate Created: 1912-11-30Abstract: "Bradley County Corn and Tomato Club Exhibit in Cleveland, Tennessee, November 30, 1912. More than 600 people looked upon it, while more than 100 boys and girls swelled with pride." This photograph comes from the Virginia P. Moore Collection. Ms. Moore, a native Tennessean, began a career as a home demonstration agent in 1909 and subsequently served in various positions related to home economics until 1946. She became internationally known for her work. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: Virginia P. Moore CollectionContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001414add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Chancery Court Sale of F.W. Waggoner LandDistributor : Moore County Chancery CourtDate Created: 1933-09-04Abstract: This is a public notice of the sale of F.W. Waggoneer land to take place on Saturday, October 7, 1933.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Moore County Chancery Court Land SalesContributing Institution: Moore County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003426add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: June Mazilee Miles standing on the sideboard of a Green Hill Farms milk delivery truckDonor : Murray T. MilesDate Created: 1931Abstract: This photograph is titled, "June Mazilee Miles standing on the sideboard of a Green Hill Farms milk delivery truck". Written on the back of the photo: Green Hill Farms imported registered Jersey cattle from the island of Jersey and produced and bottled milk on the farm. The milk was delivered to homes in the Donelson and Nashville area in trucks such as these. In this 1931 photo is June Mazilee Miles, four-year-old daughter of Green Hill Farms manager, Murray T. Miles, Sr.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Photograph CollectionContributing Institution: Tennessee Agricultural MuseumURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002175add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: State of Tennessee vs. Orris AndersonPlaintiff : State of TennesseeDefendant : Orris AndersonScribe; Signer : P. FulkersonDate Created: 1876-08Abstract: Case brought by the State of Tennessee against Orris Anderson in Hamblen County. Attorney General P. Fulkerson brought a charge against Anderson that he had disfigured and dismembered a hog which belonged to Samuel Heath.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)Collection: Hamblen County ArchivesContributing Institution: Hamblen County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002829add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Tennessee Home Food Supply Program Certificate of RecognitionSigner : Prentice CooperDate Created: 1944Abstract: This is a certificate of recognition from the Tennessee Home Food Supply Program--A World War II program that encourages raising food--for growing 75% of crop needed in Tennessee. On the back side of the certificate are handwritten notes about the Tri-State Growers, especially in Johnson County, Tennessee; with crops and dates from 1925-1942. Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Photograph CollectionContributing Institution: Tennessee Agricultural MuseumURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003406add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Receipt for The Progressive FarmerPublisher : Progressive Farmer-Ruralist Co.Date Created: 1939-02-27Abstract: This is a receipt for the subscription of The Progressive Farmer Ruralist Co. It is published also in Raleigh, NC, Birmingham, AL, and Dallas, TX.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Roy Copeland PapersContributing Institution: Moore County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003422add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Bill of lading for shipment of cotton from The HermitageCreator : R. W. WhiteDate Created: 1826-07-26Abstract: This document is a bill of lading for shipment of Andrew Jackson`s cotton from Nashville to New Orleans by steamboat. It lists 71 bales of cotton weighing 32,657 pounds, shipped at a freight rate of 75 cents per 100 pounds.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: The Hermitage Historic CollectionContributing Institution: The HermitageURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200700000002522add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: 1828 Jun. 14 [to] Samuel Houston, Nashville, Ten [nessee]Author : R.M. WoodsRecipient : Samuel HoustonDate Created: 1828-06-14Abstract: This document is a letter written to Governor Samuel Houston (1827-1829) from R M Woods on June 14, 1828. R M Woods asks for the pardon of a farmer named Daniel Allen. Woods states that this farmer is respected by his neighbors and is needed to support his family as reasons that he should be pardoned.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)Collection: Governor Samuel Houston Papers, 1827-1829Contributing Institution: Tennessee State Library and ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000002931add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Property Schedule of R. R. & A. S. ChurchSigner : R.R. ChurchDate Created: 1920 - 1928Abstract: This property schedule of R.R. & A.S. Church lists 11 properties owned, including address, description, and price. The two farms are listed according to their acreage. There is a note at the bottom explaining that one of the farms has a debt of 12,800 dollars which "does not mature until 1928." The offices of R.R. Church were located on 392 Beale Avenue, in Memphis, Tennessee.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)Collection: The Robert R. Church Family PapersContributing Institution: University of Memphis Special CollectionsURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003298add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Cotton claimAuthor : Robert J. LowryAssociated name : Samuel Audley RheaDate Created: 1865-07-27Abstract: Cotton claims made immediately after the end of the Civil War involving Samuel Rhea of Knoxville. Claim by Robert J. Lowry in Atlanta, Georgia.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)Collection: Rhea PapersContributing Institution: University of Tennessee Special Collections LibraryURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000001363add to bookbag | view long format in new window

Title: Farm Defense Program 1942 Farm Production PlanSigner : Roy CopelandDate Created: 1941-11-06Abstract: This is a list of inventory for a farm defense program for Frank Erwin. Frank Erwin is associated with AAA Committeman.Tennessee State Department of Education Eras: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)Collection: Roy Copeland PapersContributing Institution: Moore County ArchivesURL: http://idserver.utk.edu/?id=200800000003420add to bookbag | view long format in new window